Company Performance - BRF (BRFS) closed at 0.09, representing a 50% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict an EPS of 10.97 billion, indicating increases of +22.22% and +0.25% respectively from the previous year [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for BRF reflect shifting short-term business dynamics, with upward revisions indicating analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations and profit generation [3] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), shows that 1 stocks have generated an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - BRF currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with the consensus EPS estimate shifting 1.16% upward over the past month [5] Valuation Metrics - BRF is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 7.98, which is a discount compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 16.48 [6] - The company's PEG ratio is currently 0.19, significantly lower than the average PEG ratio of 1.91 for the Food - Miscellaneous industry [6] Industry Context - The Food - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 162, placing it in the bottom 36% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]
BRF (BRFS) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note